With so many holidays and celebrations that humans have thought of, one of the best all-day celebrations we have concocted has got to be National Doughnut Day.
It's one of the best national celebration mankind has come up with simply because everybody loves donuts and what better way to start your Friday than to get a free donut in honor of this wonderful celebration.
For those of you who are curious, this historical holiday started in 1938 by the Salvation Army. It was a way to honor the men and women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I and to thank those who sent writing supplies, stamps, and home-cooked food to soldiers fighting the war. The holiday was also designed as a way to raise funds and public awareness for the social service program of the Salvation Army.
And without further ado, here's a list of places to score a free donut to celebrate National Doughnut Day:
Krispy Kreme
There are at least two ways to get a warm, freshly glazed Krispy Kreme donut. One way is via social networking site Facebook. By simply pressing "like" on the Krispy Kreme official Facebook page the company will send you a coupon for that free donut. Another way to score a yummy treat is by stopping by your friendly Krispy Kreme store in the U.S. and Canada to get a free doughnut. Stores in Australia, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Turkey, and the Philippines are also joining in on the freebie fun.
Doughnut Plant NYC
To complete your NYC day why not stop at the bakery and coffee shop of Doughnut Plant for that complimentary Carnival Sprinkles Mini Cake Doughnut with every purchase. Better hurry, though, as the offer is valid only while supplies last.
Dunkin' Donuts
You can drop by Dunkin' Donuts, purchase a beverage and enjoy free doughnut. The promo will last all day as long as supplies last.
Los Angeles bakeries
Your favorite LA bakeries like Spudnuts Donuts are giving a free treat with any purchase, while The Donut Man is giving 10 percent off every donut purchase expect strawberry, and Donut Snob is offering mini donuts for $1.75 and 50 percent off delivery cost in case you want to order a bunch for sharing.
Entenmann's
If you love doughnuts, Entenmann's is about to make your sugar-filled dreams come true. The store will be teaming up with the Salvation Army again this year to give away free donuts for a year! Each participant can enter the "Free Donuts for a Year" sweepstakes on Facebook. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on July 3 and the winner will be randomly selected. Entenmann's will donate $1 to the Salvation Army for each Facebook participant (up to $30,000).
Fractured Prune Doughnuts
Fractured Prune Doughnuts is giving away free OC Sands donuts (honey glazed and cinnamon sugar). It's that simple.
BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie
Get a free powdered donut hole while supplies last.
Cumberland Farms
From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., the convenience store and gas station chain will give you a free donut from its bakery when you purchase a hot or iced coffee or a Chill Zone beverage.
Honey Dew Donuts
Purchase any of its medium drinks and get a free mocha frosting and chocolate drizzled Mocha Madness doughnut.
Jiffy Lube
Drive on by their Houston, Philadelphia and Florence, S.C., shops to get a free doughnut when you avail yourself of their complimentary tire air pressure checks this Friday.
Shipley Donuts
Simply drop by participating locations between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m. to get one glazed doughnut for free.
LaMar's Donuts
For those living in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, LaMar's is giving away free donuts - yes, no purchase necessary. The store is also encouraging customers to donate to the "take a bite out of child hunger" efforts set up by the LeMar's and the Salvation Army partnership. What a great way to have a treat while lending a helping hand.
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